William WARREN

Regimental number2225
Place of birthNear Winchester, Hants. England
SchoolSymondsbury School near Bridport, Dorset, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPoliceman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, G Warren, 125 South Street, Bridport, England
Previous military serviceServed in the Royal Marine Light Infantry Imperial Forces for 12 years.
Enlistment date12 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Karoola on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularPrevious to joining Australian Forces he was completing his commission with Royal Marines in Australian waters.
FateKilled in Action 7 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death7 August 1915
Age at death31
Place of burialLone Pine Cemetery (Special Memorial C, 75), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
34
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal